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Zeiss AxioImager Microscope

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University has completed a procurement process for a Zeiss AxioImager Microscope, designated under the procurement category of goods. This contract was awarded to Metprep Limited and is valued at £58,500. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with key activities finalised as of 8th April 2021. The delivery of the microscope is to take place at the Heriot-Watt University Main Campus located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, which falls within the educational sector.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, especially those in the scientific equipment supply industry, to leverage their expertise and capabilities in microscopy technology. Companies that can offer advanced optical equipment with unique features, such as those required by the University, will be well-positioned to compete in future bids. Given that this process attracted a small number of bids, there may be scope for more competitive offerings in subsequent tenders by engaging with higher-level technical specifications or innovative solutions.

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Notice Title

Zeiss AxioImager Microscope

Notice Description

Zeiss AxioImager, Camera and Zen Core. Optical microscope with light options, camera and motorised stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: For the samples required, the University require a microscope with the ability to show light in numerous ways (dark field, bright field, polarised, etc). Individually these forms of microscopy have focus issues that can be overcome using a method called circular differential interference contrast. Only the Zeiss microscope has this capability. In addition the Zeiss microscope has a field of view, motorised stage and automated image stitching facilities that are needed to analyse these samples. Whilst others on the market have motorisation, none have the automated stitching facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411628
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METPREP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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